Op-Ed Columnist: G.O.P. Monetary Madness
When it comes to views on economics, Republicans have been consistent, clear and wrong. Full Story »
Posted by Manfred Ostrowski - via Paul Krugman, New York Times (Opinion), New York Times (Most Emailed)When it comes to views on economics, Republicans have been consistent, clear and wrong. Full Story »
Posted by Manfred Ostrowski - via Paul Krugman, New York Times (Opinion), New York Times (Most Emailed)Paul Krugman takes the magnifying glass off Newt Gingrich's flagging campaign and focuses on the reactionary economics of Ron Paul. Often lauded for his integrity and consistency, Krugman uncovers the more ominous aspects of Paul's candidacy. Even though, he may be a longshot to win the nomination, Paul stands a good shot at pulling off a victory in Iowa.
Who could have predicted that printing so much money would cause so little inflation? Well, I could. And did. And so did others who understood the Keynesian economics Mr. ... More »
Unfortunately, Mr. Paul has maintained his consistency by ignoring reality, clinging to his ideology even as the facts have demonstrated that ideology’s wrongness. And, ... More »